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Water and Reflections
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Water and Reflections

Water moves and reflections reveal.  Yes, water can shimmer, ripple, and distort. But reflections live everywhere: in glass, in memory, in identity, in light, in time.

 
What do you see when you look into a reflection?  A rain-soaked street. A vintage silver pitcher. The still face of a pond at dawn. A still or stormy sea.
 
We invite artists to explore the full spectrum of both water and reflections — visual, tangible and those beyond the obvious — in our upcoming exhibit, Water & Reflections.
 

Let water flow through your work—or let reflection stand on its own. Literal or abstract. Physical or emotional. Seen or felt.  Stretch your imagination.

Paintings, photographs, fiber art, mixed media, and more — all media welcome.

 

Important Dates

 Online Submission

Sunday, 03/29 – midnight 05/11

In Person Delivery

TUESDAY, 05/12,  2-7pm

Opening Reception

FRIDAY, 05/15, 6 – 8pm

 

In Person Pickup

TBD

Entry Requirements

Submission of Entries
  • All entries must FIRST be submitted ONLINE through Smarter Entry prior to the deadline above.
  • Each artist may enter up to 2 pieces of work.
  • All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date.
  • All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist.
  • All entries accepted.
Entry Fees
  • Member’s Entry Fee is $20.00 for the first entry and $5.00 for the second entry.  To receive this entry fee apply Promo Code PAGMEM when submitting work in Smarter Entry. Lifetime members use the code PAGLTM.
  • Non-members – $25 for the first entry and $7.50 for the second entry.
  • Entry Fees are paid online through the Smarter Entry link below.
  • Payment for entries is entered FIRST in Smarter Entry, followed by uploading the photographs of your piece(s).
Entry Requirements
  • Size Limit: Artwork may not exceed 48 inches on its longest side.
  • Weight Limits:
    • 2D work: Maximum 10 pounds
    • 3D work: Maximum 20 pounds
  • Wet paint will not be accepted
  • Works must be a first time submission and not previously exhibited at PAG.
  • Gallery sales commission is 25% for each work sold.
  • PAG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements.
  • If you have a special circumstance, we’re happy to discuss it-please contact the Hanging Committee in advance for approval.
Framing Requirements
  • Hanging Hardware (2D Work):
    All wall-hung artwork should be securely wired with D-rings.
  • Please note that sawtooth hangers, clip frames, self adhesive hanging tabs and other hardware are not suitable for our hanging system.
  • Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, and title of work. It is helpful to include a phone number but not mandatory.
  • Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
  • Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
  • Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panel
  • Our Hanging Committee carefully installs each exhibition and reserves the right to decline work that is not properly prepared or does not meet these guidelines.

These requirements help us protect your artwork, support our volunteers, and create a cohesive and professional exhibition for everyone to enjoy. We truly appreciate your care and cooperation.

Digital Image Requirements
  • Your submission’s digital image must be correctly oriented when submitted (vertical or horizontal). If it is not oriented correctly, it will not be posted on the gallery. PAG is not responsible for correcting your image.
  • Show only the image, no frame, mat or border. No people in the image and no watermark on the image. Image must be cropped to show painting only. If it is not cropped correctly, it will not be posted on the gallery. PAG is not responsible for correcting your image.
  • No digital enhancement is allowed. No AI.

Presentation: Professional presentation of your work is crucial to the success of this exhibit. Please prepare all work for installation.

Please Note:

Artworks are not insured by PAG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on Guild premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, PAG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off.

All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off.

PAG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition. By providing photographs of your art for this exhibit you grant the Portsmouth Arts Guild permission to use them for social media, promotions, newspapers and other media.

PAG reserves the right to reject any submission deemed inapproprite for the exhibit, or that does not meet acceptable community standards as determined by the Guild, even if otherwise having artistic merit.

*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.

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Portsmouth Arts Guild is now using online exhibition software Smarter Entry. You can read detailed entry instructions here.

Questions?  Please contact gallery@portsmoutharts.org